Quang makes the finals if Lev Vlassenko 2011

So I've been a bit slack on blog entries but I have wn excuse, I've been in Europe and currently London checking out this amazing city for the first time as an adult! Anyways, more about that later. Te more pressing news is that Quang Hong Luu, my dear friend has made it into the finals of the Lev avlassenko Piano Competition! I am so proud to have seen him grow as a Pianist for the past few years as he undertook studies in Australia at the international Cinservatorium of Music, Sydney. I was able to grab a few moments with him to ask him how he was preparing: 1. How did you feel your first round...

Hoang Pham in Recital (Melbourne)

A concert for all your melbournites or anyone who happens to be in the area on August 12th! Please come along for a divine evening of a Bach inspired concert by Australian Vietnamese concert pianist, Hoang Pham. Back from New York City, Hoang will present a solo recital in the beautiful Elisabeth Murdoch Hall. The program will consist of: Chopin 24 preludes (complete) Interval Bach D minor English Suite Liszt - Variations on a Theme of Bach A newly recorded cd with Master Performers Australia will also be available for sale on the night...

Little Red Pocket

Has it really been almost a month since my last post? That's absurd! I guess it's been busy busy busy bodies around here :)Spent the weekend in Melbourne for a few things including the opening weekend of the Little Red Pocket Cocktail Bar. You should TOTALLY check it out! Uber cool! Enjoy! With cocktail names like ginger ninja or geisha, you know there's an Asian invasion! Little Red Pocket at 422 Little Collins St opened up this week as a concept bar where you don't need to get up from your seat to order drinks anymore. Ipad2s stuck to your table...